Malta International Airport 19 min
Mosta Rotunda (6 min) Domed 17th-century Catholic church with neoclassical architecture & a replica WWII bomb on display. Blue Lagoon (3 hr 46) Dolphins, sea lions & other marine life populate this famed natural beach with eats & boat rides. Casa Rocca Piccola (21 min) Home to a noble Maltese family, this 16th-century palace has 50+ lavish rooms & guided tours. Ħaġar Qim (20 min) Pre-historic hilltop temple dating from 3200 BC with ruined apses & a visitor center to explore. St. Paul's Cathedral (10 min) Built 1696–1705, the country's oldest church features Baroque frescoes, engravings & other artworks. Blue Grotto (21 min) Accessible by boat trip, this natural attraction features a group of picturesque sea caves. Popeye Village (20 min) Film set from the 1980 musical 'Popeye', now a theme park village with boat rides & food outlets. National War Museum - Fort St Elmo (20 min) Opened in 1975, this restored museum explores Malta's military history through artifacts & exhibits. St Paul’s Catacombs (9 min) Visitors can tour a portion of this large, ancient Roman underground cemetery complex. St. John's Co-Cathedral (19 min) Elaborately adorned place of worship, completed in 1578 & filled with marbles & European masters. Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum (16 min) Underground, multilevel burial chambers dating to 4000 BCE with intricate wall paintings & carvings. Upper Barrakka Gardens (18 min) Photography is popular at this public square & garden with a cafe & harbor views. Grand Harbour (36 min) In use for over 2000 years, this fortified natural harbour is Malta's main maritime gateway. Grandmaster Palace Courtyard (20 min) National Museum Of Archaeology (18 min) Prehistoric artifacts, weapons & sculptures displayed in a baroque 16th-century structure. |